Obituaries
Eugene W. Weith AUG 31, 1922 - OCT 28, 2010
Eugene W. Weith, age 88 passed away on October 28, 2010 at home with his family. He was born on August 31, 1922, in Morgan Point, Arkansas to William and Gladys Weith. His family later moved to Cleveland, Ohio. From an early age until age 16 he lived in a Masonic Orphanage in Cleveland where he attended public schools. After graduating high school he was employed by the Glidden Paint Company, Sherwin Williams, Pittsburg Plate and Glass Company and W. C. Richards Industrial Paint Company. While employed at these various companies, he held positions of Product Manager, Market Manager and Technic ...
Judith Jennings Wood MAY 16, 1944 - OCT 27, 2010
Judith Jennings Wood, passed away at Memorial University Medical Center on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at the age of 66. Since August 2000 she has been a resident of The Landings on Skidaway Island. The daughter of Mrs. Helen E. Jennings and the late Mr. William C. Jennings, Judy was born on May 16, 1944 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was raised in Westfield, New Jersey and Darien, Connecticut and attended Western College for Women in Oxford, Ohio. For 25 years Judy was an Interior Decorator. Her firm, Hilltop Interiors, won several awards including Atlanta Magazine's Bathroom of the Year. Jud ...
Cody Bryant Burman SEP 12, 1983 - OCT 27, 2010
Cody Bryant Burman, 27, of Savannah, Georgia was killed by a drunk driver on October 27, 2010. He was born September 12, 1983 in Soldotna, Alaska. He was the son of Perry David Burman of Gordon, Wisconsin, and Barbara Lapworth Rolph of Pukalani, Hawaii. He attended Soldotna High School and Savannah State University. He was member of the U.S. Marines, the U.S. Army and served a tour of duty in Iraq. He was working for Moran Environmental Recovery as an environmental recovery technician. Cody was the Alaska Long Course Swimming Champion at age 10. He won numerous medals and awards for swimming ...
Robert Lee Harrison, III NOV 23, 1941 - OCT 26, 2010
Robert Lee Harrison, III, 68, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Nashville, TN on November 23, 1941. He graduated from Hillsboro High School in Nashville and then went on to attend Georiga Tech for two years. He was employed by Rich's Department Store in Atlanta and Savannah for forty years. He was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church and was involved in senior groups and many other church activities. He was a good Christian and a wonderful father to his two sons. He leaves to cherish his memory, Evelyn Claire Harrison, wife of forty- ...
Maree Elliott Zeigler APR 06, 1929 - OCT 26, 2010
Margaret Maree Elliott Zeigler SAVANNAH - Margaret Maree Elliott Zeigler, 81, died Tuesday, October 26, 2010, at Memorial Medical Center. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was the daughter of the late Frank and Dolly Elliott. Maree was a 1947 graduate of Savannah High School, attended the University of Georgia and later graduated from Armstrong College in 1967. She was a longtime educator, having taught at Savannah Christian School, Benedictine Military School, and in the Savannah Chatham County Public School System. Maree had a strong faith in the Lord and was a faithful communican ...
Cheryl Marie Alkazin APR 16, 1947 - OCT 25, 2010
Cheryl Marie Alkazin, 63, died October 25, 2010. She was a lifelong resident of Savannah and a graduate of Savannah High School and Armstrong State College. She was a homemaker and loved cats. She was preceded in death by her parents, Delores Austin Alkazin Diamond and David Y. Alkazin. Surviving are her sister, Pamela A. Luzzi; uncle, Donald Austin and his wife, Ann; aunt, Joyce Austin Sharpe; uncle, Joseph Austin all of Savannah; and numerous cousins. Graveside Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m., Friday, October 29, 2010 at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park. Remembrances: Savannah-Chatham Human Society, ...
Elizabeth Guerry Poole MAY 08, 1961 - OCT 25, 2010
Vidalia-Elizabeth Guerry Poole of Baxley, GA, passed away Monday, October 25, 2010 after a long illness. She was born on May 8, 1961, in Savannah GA. As a child she and her family moved to Idaho and then to North Carolina. She graduated from Scotland High School in Laurinburg, NC in 1979, where she was a majorette, ran track, and learned to play the guitar. After high school she attended Wingate College in NC, where she graduated with a degree in business. She lived most of her life in Savannah on Wilmington Island and worked at Savannah Wood Preserving Co. Elizabeth loved being out on the ...
Stephen Michael Walsh, Jr. DEC 07, 1966 - OCT 24, 2010
Guyton- Stephen Michael Walsh, Jr., 43, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on Sunday, October 24, 2010. Steve was a loving husband, father, son and brother. He loved his family and took joy in sharing activities with them, whether it be fishing, cooking or playing soccer. He was also a talented athlete, body builder and an avid cyclist. He lived the majority of his life in Savannah and was a 1985 graduate of Benedictine Military School. He was preceded in death by his father, Stephen Michael Walsh, Sr. 1990. Steve is survived by his wife, Jennifer Wilkes Walsh and their two young daughters ...
Sharon Gooch Browning Keith JAN 02, 1942 - OCT 24, 2010
Sharon Gooch Browning Keith SAVANNAH – Sharon Gooch Browning Keith passed away Sunday evening, October 24, 2010, at Hospice House. The Lord came and took her to Heaven with her adoring husband Jack, daughter Karen, and son Danny at her side. She was preceded in death by her father, Lucian Gooch, and her mother, Anna Weimar Gooch. Sharon was born January 2, 1942 in Savannah. The family moved to Beaufort, SC in the early 1950's and she graduated from Beaufort High School in the Class of 1960. She later returned to Savannah and retired from the Housing Authority of Savannah in 2000. Sharon is sur ...
Dr. John C. Hungerpiller MAR 17, 1959 - OCT 23, 2010
Dr. John C. Hungerpiller, 51, died of a heart attack, Saturday October 23, 2010 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. He was born in Savannah in 1959 and was a graduate of Savannah Country Day School class of 1977 and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the The University of The South, Sewanee, TN class of 1981. Thereafter, John attended Emory Medical School and graduated in 1985 with the degree Doctor of Medicine. His General Surgery residency was begun at Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA and completed at Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannah GA. Af ...
Rodney Eugene Hughes JUN 09, 1955 - OCT 23, 2010
Rodney Eugene Hughes, 55, died Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Candler Hospital with his family by his side. He was a native of Hahira, GA and was a resident of Savannah all of his life. He attended South Newington Baptist Church. He was a self-employed painter and was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Terri W. Hughes, of Savannah, his mother and step-father, Barbara and Terry Barry, of Bluffton, South Carolina, his father and step-mother, Bobby and Carolyn Hughes, of Jesup, two brothers, Donald Hughes, of Midway, and Fred Hughes, of Ridgeland, South Carolina, and his sister, Terri ...
Elizabeth Myers Walker DEC 01, 1918 - OCT 21, 2010
Elizabeth Myers Walker Mrs. James T. Walker Elizabeth Krenson Myers Walker, known all her life as Betsy, died on October 21, 2010. Born in Savannah on December 1, l918, she was the daughter of the late John Anderson Myers and Carolyn Morton Krenson Myers, both of Savannah. Betsy attended the Pape School in Savannah and The Baldwin School for Girls in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, graduating in l937. After attending Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, she graduated from Armstrong Junior College in l939. While at Armstrong she was a dedicated member of the Armstrong Maskers. After a brief acting stint i ...
Katherine Ellen Hogan Murray DEC 13, 1947 - OCT 21, 2010
Katherine Ellen Hogan Murray, 62, passed away October 21, 2010 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Ellen was born on December 13, 1947 in Savannah, Georgia to Michael Francis Hogan, Jr. and Katherine Veronica Dyer. She attended Cathedral Day School and graduated from Savannah High School in 1965. She worked at Bellsouth until she retired in 1994. Ellen was one of the founding members of the Daughters of Ireland. She was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband of 38 years, Stuart O. Murray, Savannah; daughter and son-in-law, Deana and Daniel S ...
Helen Rose Watson MAY 20, 1929 - OCT 21, 2010
SAVANNAH – Helen Rose Watson, 81, died Thursday, October 21, 2010, at her home on Isle of Hope. The Charleston, SC native retired as a librarian from Perimeter College in Atlanta before moving to Savannah in 1992. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband, Walter G. Beasley III of Savannah; a daughter, Eileen B. Brady of Savannah; three sons, Walter G. Beasley, IV of Vero Beach, FL, Hugh F. Beasley and David L. Beasley, both of Atlanta; six grandsons; a granddaughter; and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directo ...
Matilda G. Armstrong JAN 04, 1929 - OCT 20, 2010
Matilda G. Armstrong died peacefully on Tuesday, October 20th, 2010 at her residence at the marshes Tede was born January 4, 1929 in Pittsburgh, Pa. She was the daughter of the late Robert B. George and Matilda Bryant George of little Washington, Pa. She was a graduate of St. Catherine School, Richmond Va., Bennett College, Millbrook N.Y. and attended Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh. She married Robert J. Duffy in 1950. The family lived in Wheeling W.Va. Tede ran the bookstore at Wheeling College. The Family moved to Tampa, Fla. in 1963. During her years in Tampa, she was the librarian at Berkel ...
Caroline Alexius Hebert MAY 08, 1923 - OCT 18, 2010
Mrs. Caroline Alexius Hebert passed peacefully into Eternal Rest on the morning of October 19, 2010, in Savannah, Georgia. A lifelong resident of Louisiana, in April, 2009, she moved from her family home in Covington, LA to "The Marshes of Skidaway Island" near her daughter. Loved for her kind and gentle nature, Mrs. Hebert was a devoted Anglican, forever faithful to her Christ Church in Covington, LA, active in all affairs bringing joy and life to friends and family. She was born May 8, 1923 in New Orleans, LA and graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA. Mrs. Hebert wa ...
Spencer Long Edleman, Jr. DEC 20, 1937 - OCT 17, 2010
CAPTAIN SPENCER LONG EDLEMAN SR. "BUBBA" Savannah- He was the second son of five boys born to Captain Samuel W. Edleman and Adelaide Spencer Edleman, both pre-deceased, passed away under the care of Hospice Savannah on Sunday October 17th, 2010. Spencer attended Charles Ellis Elementary, Washington Avenue Junior High and Savannah High School, all within walking distance of the Edleman family home on East 48th Street in Ardsley Park during his school years from 1943-1955. Upon graduation from high school, he became an apprentice river pilot, was appointed a Certificate Pilot in 1967 and a Full ...
Decatur Bostick Campbell, Jr. AUG 07, 1920 - OCT 16, 2010
Decatur Bostick Campbell, Jr., born August 7, 1920 in Savannah, Georgia, died October 16, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. Preceded in death by his parents, Decatur Bostick Campbell and Hallie Dawson Campbell, and sister, Hallie Boone. Raised in Savannah, Georgia. Graduate, Savannah High School, 1937. Received Associate of Arts, Armstrong Junior College, Savannah, 1939, and B.A., Emory University, 1942. Served as a Photographic Officer and Captain; U.S. Army Air Corps, Pacific theater, 1943-1946. Received Masters of Chemistry, Emory University, 1947. He joined Tennessee Eastman Co. in January, 19 ...
Laura Cecilia Bailey Williams Flowers FEB 06, 1915 - OCT 16, 2010
Laura Cecilia Bailey Williams Flowers, 95, passed away October 16, 2010, in Brunswick, Georgia. Granny Cele, as she was known within her family and Cele to everyone else will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Cele was born February 6, 1915 at Sans Souci, at Vernonburg, Savannah. She was educated in Savannah public schools and graduated from Savannah High, Class of 1932. One of her most fond memories as a young girl was attending the opening of the Cloister at Sea Island, with her parents and siblings. Cele married her first husband, the late Kermit R. Williams 1908-1977 with whom she r ...
Kathleen Mitchell Price OCT 21, 1966 - OCT 16, 2010
Kathleen Mitchell Price SAVANNAH - Kathleen Mitchell Price, age 43, of Savannah, GA, died Saturday, October 16, 2010, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 21, 1966 in Augusta, GA to Linda Mitchell and the late Frank Graves Mitchell, III of Crawfordville, GA. Kathleen had an exceptional childhood growing up in Crawfordville, GA where she was an avid equestrian. She attended Briarwood Academy before graduating with honors from Georgia Southern University in 1988. Upon graduation, she moved to Savannah and has been employed as a Vice President, Financial Advisor at Mor ...
Louie J. Evans, Jr. AUG 28, 1931 - OCT 16, 2010
Savannah- Louie J. Evans, Jr., 79, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2010 at his residence under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. He was born August 28, 1931 in Wilmington, NC to Louie J. Evans, Sr. and Ruby Thomas Evans. He attended Wilmington College in Wilmington and East Carolina College in Greenville. From 1947 to 1949 he served in the U.S. Naval Reserves and during the Korean Conflict, he served in the U.S. Air Force. In 1994, he retired from Belk Department Store as the Group Merchandise Manager. While living in Wilmington, he was a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Lions C ...
Bernice Toole Oliver FEB 08, 1920 - OCT 16, 2010
Bernice Toole Oliver SAVANNAH- Bernice Toole Oliver, 90, died Saturday, October 16, 2010. She was a native of Oliver, Georgia and a longtime resident of Savannah. A Graveside Funeral Service for Mrs. Oliver will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, in Bonaventure Cemetery. ...
Lou Jean "Jeannie" Taylor DEC 17, 1936 - OCT 16, 2010
Lou Jean Rose Taylor Jeannie died October 16, 2010, surrounded by family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Her hospitality and creative spirit were evident in her relationships, her art, and her personal style. Jeannie was born in McCook, Nebraska, on December 17, 1936, to Wilfred Jesse "Bud" Taylor and Anna Catherine Duda Taylor. She grew up in McCook, then moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, in high school, where she was active in choir and dramatic arts. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1954 and married her high school sweetheart, Frank Shelledy. They lived together in Lin ...
Jeanette Riggs Hendrix APR 12, 1931 - OCT 16, 2010
Jeanette Riggs Hendrix, 79, died early Saturday morning. She was a native of Claxton and a resident of Savannah for the past 62 years. Ms. Hendrix was pre deceased in death by her parents, one sister, Ruby Davenport, and seven brothers. Ms. Hendrix is survived by her three children: Sam Hendrix Cecilia of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, Angela Cowart Phil and Paulette Herrington Louie both of Savannah, and two sisters: Nita Harley and Ouida Riggs, five grandchildren: Kelli Sauers, Matt Herrington, Haley Herrington Hobbs Marcus, Whitney Hendrix, and Brad Hendrix, and many nephews and nieces. She ...
William Henry Woods, Jr. JUN 15, 1955 - OCT 15, 2010
SAVANNAH – William Henry "Chip" Woods, Jr. , age 55, passed away October 15, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Chip was born in Savannah on June 15, 1955. He was a 1973 graduate of Savannah Christian Prep School and attended Armstrong State College. He was employed with International Paper for twenty-seven years before being a project manager with MacAljon. He was a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church where he served as an usher. He was a member of Solomon's Lodge #1, F. & A.M., Scottish Rite Consistory Valley of Savannah, and the Alee Shrine Keystone Kops. He was ...
George Allen Faircloth, Sr. AUG 26, 1927 - OCT 14, 2010
George Allen Faircloth, Sr., 83, died Thursday, October 14, 2010 in Savannah. Mr. Faircloth was born in Emanuel County, GA on August 26, 1927, the son of the late Willie C. and Mary Lampp Faircloth. George was employed by Union Camp where he retired after 44 years of service as a Paper Mill Foreman. Outside of work, Mr. Faircloth enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Faircloth is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Grace Motes Faircloth; daughter, Geraldine Head and husband Wayne of Jersey, GA; sons, Gerald Faircloth and wife Rita of Richmond Hill, Allen F ...
James Yardley Schaaf, Jr. SEP 07, 1954 - OCT 13, 2010
Savannah- James Yardley Schaaf, Jr., 56, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at his residence under the care of Hospice. He was a native and life-long resident of Savannah. James worked for Champion Machine for 38 years. He was a member of ILA Local 1475, and the Catholic Community. Survivors include his son, Barrett Schaaf Julia, of Savannah; daughters, Amber Peacock, Kenneth, of Springfield, VA, Tiffany Consos Stephen, of Rincon; father, James Yardley Schaaf, Sr. and mother, Barbara Schaaf, both of Savannah; brother, Barry Schaaf, of Savannah; sisters, Margie Cofrey, of Savannah, Audrey ...
Ruth Young Knepton JUL 23, 1920 - OCT 12, 2010
Ruth Young Knepton Mrs. Ruth Young Knepton, 90, of Savannah entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 12, 2010. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a native of Brooklyn, New York, but made Savannah her home for the last 43 years. Always caring, she was a mother, mentor, and friend. She will be missed but we shall meet again some day. Ruth is survived by her son, Peter, his granddaughter, Linda Morris and her children, Duncan, Ariel, and Gage. Funeral services will be private. Remembrances: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital http://www.stjude.org/. ...
Samuel Thomas "Tom" Eady NOV 30, 1914 - OCT 11, 2010
- Savannah - Samuel Thomas "Tom" Eady, 95, died October 1, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Savannah, son of the late Samuel Vasker and Effie Garvin Eady. Mr. Eady retired as a foreman from Union Camp Corporation after 40 years of service. He was a member of Cresthill Baptist Church, a volunteer firefighter with the Southside Fire Department and an avid golfer having worked as a starter with Bacon Park Golf Club. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother that had a zest for life, a sense of humor and always left all the worrying to God. Surviving are his wife of 60 ...